Tuberculosis
Czas oczekiwania: Up to 24 h
Waiting time: Up to 24 h
When should the test be performed?
The Ziehl-Neelsen staining test is a key diagnostic tool for detecting acid-fast bacilli, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis—the primary causative agent of tuberculosis. Indications for performing the test include:
- Chronic cough, hemoptysis
- Persistent fever of unknown origin
- Weight loss, fatigue
- Suspected pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis
- Monitoring treatment in patients diagnosed with tuberculosis
Test description
The Center for Clinical Medicine offers microscopic examinations for acid-fast bacilli using the Ziehl-Neelsen staining method. This technique involves staining biological samples and performing microscopic evaluation, enabling rapid identification of acid-fast microorganisms in clinical specimens.
- The test is performed on clinical materials such as sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, biopsies, cerebrospinal fluid, or tissue samples
- The specimen is assessed under a light microscope by qualified laboratory personnel
- While the test provides valuable diagnostic information, microbiological culture or molecular testing is recommended for full pathogen identification